“I definitely enjoy scaring people,” Mattea Conforti told Entertaining Options when asked about her latest role. Mattea plays Millie Manx, a vicious demon child, in AMC’s dark suspenseful drama, NOS4A2. NOS4A2 is based on Joe Hill’s book of the same name and stars Zachary Quinto (Heroes, Star Trek) as Charlie Manx and Ashleigh Cummings (Miss…
Jenn Lyon sinks her claws into Jamie-Lynn Siglar in Lifetime’s “The Neighbor in the Window”
If you’re a fan of Claws, TNT’s hugely popular original series about five manicurists who work at South Florida’s Nail Artisan of Manatee County salon, then you already know the vibrant life that Jenn Lyon can breathe into a character. Her award-winning stage work translates to television with a remarkably vivacious effervescence. On Saturday, February…
Johannah Newmarch, star of “A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish,” reveals her source of joy
The dynamic and often philosophical Johannah Newmarch has played Molly Sullivan on Hallmark’s juggernaut, When Calls the Heart, since Season 1, Episode 1. The hugely popular series is based on Janette Oke’s Canadian West books and it is about life in a small mining town in the early 20th century. If you are unfamiliar with…
Final Week for Cirque du Soleil’s astounding ‘Amaluna’ in Philadelphia
The show may be infused with an extraordinary sense of magic and wonder and take place in a faraway land that is populated by mythical women and fantastic creatures, but at its heart, Cirque du Soleil’s Amaluna represents the pinnacle of what it is to be human. The powerful Queen Prospera creates a storm that…
A different side of Chanel West Coast
There are not many people who can actually list “professional laugher” on their résumé and be serious about it. Chanel West Coast, however, can. She is the fun-loving, vibrant, and stylish party girl who is frequently teased by Rob Dyrdek and Sterling “Steelo” Brim for being just a little bit clueless (or baked) on MTV’s…
Hassie Harrison answers some burning questions about TruTV’s “Tacoma FD”
There are not a lot of fires in Tacoma, so the 5 members of the Tacoma Fire Department have plenty of time to devote to other important matters like ridiculously “manly” competitions such as the “Frost Bite Challenge,” “Jaws of Life Jenga,” or seeing who can pee the most. However, when Chief Terry McConky’s (played…
Michelle LeBlanc: The power of surrender
If you follow her on social media, then you already know that today (April 5), Michelle LeBlanc is releasing a new single called “A Good Man.” You also might have noticed that Michelle is in the midst of a spiritual awakening. It has been such a powerful experience that she has started a blog…
Rose McIver: The cost of pursuing a dream
Rose McIver is from a small beach town located just west of Auckland, New Zealand. She moved to the other side of the world to pursue her acting career. Between Season 3 and Season 4 of The CW’s iZombie, writer/director Michael Doneger (The Escort, This Thing With Sarah) asked Rose if she’d like to appear in…
Interview with Alice Lee of ABC’s “Take Two”
Chemistry sounds a lot like science, but it’s really magic. And, ABC’s Take Two crackles with the stuff! The scintillating cast compliments each other in so many engaging ways, creating the most enjoyable series to air on network TV this summer. The show is from Terri Edda Miller and Andrew W. Marlowe, the creator and…
Chad Connell: “The best thing you can be”
Job listings can be intimidating. But at least they are quantifiable: “Must have an MBA,” “Must be proficient in Excel,” “Must type 50 words per minute.” Imagine reading a job listing that stated, “Must be a sports physiotherapist who is obsessed with dogs and is unfairly handsome.” In Crawford, a new CBC Comedy series, Chad…
The marketing wizardry of Adrienne Reed
Adrienne Reed isn’t just the life of the party… she IS the party! She’s an irresistible crackle of positivity that draws people close and gets them excited about anything and everything she’s involved in. Through her company, Hamba Consulting, LLC, Adrienne has been able to utilize that charismatic magic to become a champion of diversity…
Poppy Drayton is pure magic in “The Little Mermaid”
A soft, lilting voice. A gentle, radiant spirit. It takes an actress with a sweet and special sparkle to convincingly play a mermaid. And, Poppy Drayton is perfect for the role. Well, almost. “I wasn’t the best swimmer in the world to be perfectly honest,” Poppy admitted. “Luckily, I had two months to train before…
